URARTIAN BRONZE CUP WITH DOVES. Ca. 1200 - 900 BC. A bronze stemmed cup with four doves mounted on the rim. The deep hemispherical bowl has a sharp medial moulding and a plain upright lip. Four small doves are set at equal intervals on the rim, each with a compact body and short beak. A narrow, waisted stem descends to a thick annular base.Size: 80mm x 80mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.